Product Overview
Combining thermal detection with 4MP optical imaging, the DS-2TD1217-2/QA HeatPro is a bi-spectrum turret camera engineered for outdoor perimeter protection where standard visible-light cameras fall short. The thermal module uses a 160×120 VOx UFPA sensor with a 1.8mm lens delivering a 90×66.4 degree field of view, enabling it to detect heat signatures across wide areas regardless of lighting conditions or obscured sight lines. With a NETD of less than 40mK, it registers fine temperature differences that drive reliable behaviour analysis and fire detection without waiting for visible flames or smoke. Featuring deep learning-based line crossing, intrusion, and region entrance and exit detection, the camera generates actionable alerts rather than constant noise. It also integrates a strobe light and audio alarm for on-site deterrence when an event is confirmed. Powered by PoE 802.3af or DC12V and rated IP66, it is well suited to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, storage yards, and any outdoor environment where early thermal threat detection is a priority.
Key Capabilities
160×120 Thermal Sensor
The VOx UFPA sensor with 17 micrometer pixel pitch and NETD below 40mK detects subtle heat differences across wide outdoor areas, allowing the camera to identify people, vehicles, or developing fires even in complete darkness, dense fog, or dusty industrial environments.
90-Degree Wide Thermal FOV
The 1.8mm thermal lens covers a 90×66.4 degree field of view, making it suited to monitoring large open areas from a single mounting point. This wide angle is specifically matched to the DS-2TD1217-2/QA variant and differs from the narrower 3.1mm and 6.2mm lens options available in this family.
Advanced Fire Detection
An onboard fire detection algorithm analyses the thermal stream to identify heat signatures consistent with ignition before flames become visible. Temperature anomaly alarms with a measurement range of -20 to 150 degrees Celsius and accuracy of plus or minus 8 degrees Celsius support early intervention in high-risk environments.
Deep Learning Behaviour Analysis
Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, and region exit detection are powered by a deep learning algorithm applied to the thermal stream. This approach filters environmental triggers such as swaying vegetation or shifting shadows, generating alerts based on genuine movement patterns rather than pixel-level changes.
4MP Optical Module with Active Deterrence
The 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor captures 2688×1520 resolution optical footage with up to 15m IR range, giving operators a visible reference alongside the thermal overlay. When an event triggers, the built-in strobe light and audio alarm deliver an immediate on-site deterrent response without requiring separate hardware.
Bi-Spectrum Image Fusion
Thermal and optical streams can be fused into a single view, overlaying heat data onto the visible image for a richer situational picture. 15 selectable colour palettes and Adaptive AGC, DDE, and 3D DNR processing further enhance the thermal image for varying scene conditions and operator preferences.
Best For
- Industrial Perimeter Monitoring: The 90-degree thermal FOV and deep learning intrusion detection make this camera suited to guarding fence lines, yard boundaries, and building perimeters where lighting is absent or unreliable.
- Fire-Risk Environments: The onboard fire detection algorithm and temperature anomaly alarm with a range of -20 to 150 degrees Celsius are specifically designed for facilities such as recycling yards, timber storage, chemical handling areas, and battery storage sites.
- Outdoor Areas with No Lighting Infrastructure: Because the thermal sensor detects heat independently of light, this camera operates effectively in unlit car parks, open storage areas, and remote site boundaries where installing lighting is impractical.
- Sites Requiring On-Site Deterrence: The integrated strobe light and audio alarm allow the camera to respond to confirmed events without requiring a separate deterrent device, reducing installation complexity at unmanned facilities.
- Installations Needing Local Video Backup: With Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card support up to 256GB, this camera can store footage locally at remote sites where continuous network connectivity to a recorder is not guaranteed.
Why Choose the DS-2TD1217-2/QA
What separates the DS-2TD1217-2/QA from a conventional outdoor turret camera is its ability to generate detection events based on heat rather than visible light. A standard optical camera running AI analytics at the same location would be blinded by darkness, headlight glare, or smoke, while the thermal sensor continues operating without degradation. The 1.8mm lens variant provides the widest coverage angle in the HeatPro 1217 family, which suits large open areas where a narrower lens would miss lateral approaches. The combination of fire detection, temperature anomaly alarming, behaviour analysis, active deterrence, and 4MP optical verification in a single IP66-rated turret keeps the camera count and cabling requirements low compared to deploying separate devices for each function. This camera is available through Security Wholesalers for installers and integrators specifying thermal solutions for commercial and industrial sites.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Variant Selection: The DS-2TD1217-2/QA has a 1.8mm thermal lens covering 90×66.4 degrees. If you need to detect people approaching across a large open area from one mounting point, this is the correct variant. If you need to cover a narrower corridor or detect targets at greater distance with a tighter beam, the 3.1mm or 6.2mm variants in the same family offer 50-degree and 25-degree fields respectively. Match the thermal lens angle to your detection zone dimensions before ordering, as swapping lenses in the field is not possible.
Thermal Resolution Expectations: The 160×120 thermal sensor in this camera is designed for detection and alarm triggering, not thermal imaging at the diagnostic or forensic level. It will reliably detect human and vehicle presence and identify heat anomalies consistent with fire development. For applications requiring detailed thermal profiling of equipment or high-precision temperature mapping, a higher-resolution thermal camera with a larger sensor array would be more appropriate.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2TD1217-2/QA |
| Thermal Sensor |
VOx UFPA, 160×120 pixels, pixel pitch 17 μm |
| Thermal Lens |
1.8mm, FOV 90°x66.4° |
| NETD |
Less than 40mK (@25°C, F#=1.1) |
| Thermal Frame Rate |
25Hz |
| Temperature Measurement Range |
-20°C to 150°C, accuracy ±8°C |
| Colour Palettes |
15 selectable palettes |
| Thermal Image Processing |
Adaptive AGC, DDE, 3D DNR |
| Optical Sensor |
1/2.7″ CMOS, 4MP (2688×1520) |
| Optical Lens |
2mm fixed |
| IR Range |
Up to 15m |
| Optical Image Processing |
WDR, BLC, 3D DNR, ROI |
| Behaviour Analysis |
Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance and exit (deep learning) |
| Fire Detection |
Advanced fire detection algorithm, temperature anomaly alarm |
| Active Deterrence |
Strobe light and audio alarm |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB |
| Power |
DC12V or PoE (802.3af) |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 |
| Simultaneous Live View |
Up to 20 channels |
Ideal Use Cases
Warehouse and Factory Perimeters
The wide 90-degree thermal FOV and deep learning intrusion detection allow a single camera to monitor large sections of an industrial building perimeter, triggering the onboard strobe and audio alarm when a heat signature crosses a defined boundary after hours.
Recycling and Waste Facilities
Self-igniting material stockpiles are a known hazard at recycling sites. The fire detection algorithm and temperature anomaly alarm with a measurement range up to 150 degrees Celsius can flag heat build-up before combustion becomes visible, enabling earlier intervention.
Unlit Outdoor Storage Yards
Timber yards, container parks, and equipment depots often lack lighting across the full site. The thermal sensor detects human and vehicle heat signatures without any ambient light, while the 4MP optical module with 15m IR provides visual confirmation for VMS operators.
Remote Sites with Local Storage Needs
Construction sites and rural facilities often have limited or intermittent network connectivity. The onboard Micro SD slot supporting up to 256GB ensures footage and thermal events are retained locally even when the camera cannot reach a central recorder.
Critical Infrastructure and Utility Sites
Substations, pump stations, and communications facilities benefit from thermal detection that operates through smoke, dust, and poor weather. The IP66 rating and PoE 802.3af power option simplify installation on existing network infrastructure at these sites.
High-Value Asset Protection
Dealerships, mining equipment depots, and plant hire yards storing high-value assets overnight benefit from thermal detection that is not defeated by headlight glare or complete darkness. The combined strobe and audio deterrence adds an immediate response layer at unstaffed sites.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need to monitor a wide open outdoor area from a single turret-mounted position, require fire detection and temperature anomaly alarming, and want onboard active deterrence with a 4MP optical reference image, all in an IP66-rated unit powered by PoE.
- Choose a different model if: Your detection zone is a narrow corridor or a long-distance approach where a tighter thermal field of view would be more effective – consider the 3.1mm or 6.2mm lens variants in the same family. If your application requires detailed equipment temperature profiling or high-resolution thermal imaging beyond detection, a higher-resolution thermal camera with a larger sensor array would be more appropriate. If the site requires PTZ tracking of confirmed targets, a thermal PTZ camera would be better suited.
FAQs
- Can the DS-2TD1217-2/QA detect intruders in complete darkness?
Yes. The thermal sensor detects heat emitted by people and vehicles without any ambient light, IR illumination, or visible-light source. The optical module has a 15m IR range for visible reference, but the thermal detection layer functions independently in total darkness, making this camera suited to unlit outdoor perimeters and storage areas.
- What is the difference between the 2/QA, 3/QA, and 6/QA variants in this range?
The three variants differ only in their thermal lens focal length. The DS-2TD1217-2/QA uses a 1.8mm lens covering 90×66.4 degrees. The 3/QA uses a 3.1mm lens at 50×37.2 degrees, and the 6/QA uses a 6.2mm lens at 25×18.7 degrees. The wider the angle, the more area covered from one position but with less detail at range. Choose based on the physical size of the zone you need to monitor from the mounting point.
- How does the fire detection work and what temperature range does it cover?
An onboard algorithm analyses the thermal stream for heat signatures consistent with ignition and rapid temperature rise. The temperature anomaly alarm is driven by the measurement sensor, which operates across a range of -20 to 150 degrees Celsius with an accuracy of plus or minus 8 degrees Celsius. This allows it to flag developing hot spots before combustion becomes visible, giving operators time to intervene.
- Does this camera work with standard Hikvision NVRs and VMS software?
The DS-2TD1217-2/QA supports H.265 and H.264 compression and provides an open-ended API, making it compatible with Hikvision NVRs and third-party VMS platforms that support ONVIF or Hikvision’s SDK. Up to 20-channel simultaneous live view is supported. Confirm thermal stream handling with your specific VMS before installation if detailed thermal event management is required.
- Can the strobe light and audio alarm be triggered automatically by detection events?
Yes. The strobe light and audio alarm are onboard and can be configured to trigger in response to the camera’s behaviour analysis events such as intrusion or line crossing, or in response to a temperature anomaly alarm. This allows an automated deterrence response without requiring a separate alarm panel or control room operator action.
- Is local storage supported if the network goes down?
Yes. The camera has a Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot supporting cards up to 256GB, allowing continuous or event-based local recording independent of network connectivity. This is relevant for remote sites, construction locations, and any installation where network reliability cannot be guaranteed. The card is not included and must be purchased separately.
- Where can I access documentation and purchase this camera?
The specification sheet and quick start guide are linked in the Additional Information section below. The DS-2TD1217-2/QA HeatPro is part of the Security Wholesalers range, where technical support is available for installation and integration queries. Confirm the correct lens variant for your site before ordering.
Additional Information
